DPA 4017C Compact Shotgun Mic

Compact shotgun microphone for direct take

• Compact shotgun microphone for camera, boom, ENG, broadcast and studio
• Supercardioid pattern with interference tube: highly directive pickup and great off-axis rejection
• Smooth off-axis response for more natural sound than typical shotguns
• Extremely low noise (13 dB(A) typical) and wide dynamic range (124 dB typical)
• Permanent high-pass filter at 50 Hz to reduce rumble and vibration
• Selectable filters: low cut below 120 Hz and high boost (+4 dB at 8 kHz)
• Excellent RF immunity and high resistance to humidity and temperature extremes
• P48 phantom power supply, balanced output on XLR-3M
• Compact and lightweight: 212 mm long, 68 g

DPA 4017C Compact Shotgun Mic: directionality and clarity for direct pickup

The DPA 4017C Compact Shotgun Mic is a condenser shotgun mic designed for a wide range of applications: camera systems, fixed installations (sports and large venues), broadcast/ENG, cinema booms, and even studio recording environments. Its combination of compact size and high-end performance makes it an ideal choice when you need a "remote" microphone that is accurate, yet easy to handle on the move.

The supercardioid lobed polar pattern is achieved through a pressure gradient design with an interference tube, for highly directive imaging and strong attenuation of side and rear sounds. DPA has also worked to make the off-axis response more uniform, so that what comes in from the sides sounds more natural and less "colored" than many conventional shotgun microphones.

Clean sound in any context: low noise and great dynamics

The 4017C offers very low own noise and a wide dynamic range, features that are essential in live sound and broadcast where people often work with varying distances and complex environments. The microphone also incorporates a permanent 50 Hz high-pass filter to contain low-frequency rumble and vibration, keeping speech more readable and the mix more controlled right out of the recording phase.

Selectable Filters: Low Cut and High Boost

To quickly adapt to different locations and sources, selectable filters are available: Low Cut (first-order filter below 120 Hz) to further reduce handling/wind noise and High Boost (+4 dB at 8 kHz) to add presence and definition, useful for dialogue and remote shooting.

Reliability on set: RF immunity and resistance to humidity and temperature

In ENG and cinema, operational robustness is crucial: the 4017C is designed to offer excellent RF immunity and to work in high humidity and challenging weather conditions. This makes it suitable for outdoor shooting, difficult locations, and "run & gun" productions where stability and consistency are essential.

Simple integration: phantom P48 and balanced XLR output

The microphone runs on Phantom P48 power and uses a balanced output on XLR-3M, for immediate compatibility with live mixers, portable recorders, audio interfaces and broadcast systems.

Technical Specifications.

• Polar diagram: Supercardioid, lobe-shaped
• Operating principle: Pressure gradient with interference tube
• Capsule type: pre-polarized condenser
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (HPF permanent 50 Hz, 3rd order)
• Effective range ±2 dB (at 60 cm): 70 Hz - 18 kHz with typical 3 dB soft boost at 15 kHz
• Nominal sensitivity (±2 dB at 1 kHz): 19 mV/Pa; -34.4 dB re. 1 V/Pa
• Equivalent noise (A-weighted): typ. 13 dB(A) (max 15 dB(A))
• Equivalent noise (ITU-R BS.468-4): typ. 24 dB (max 26 dB)
• THD < 1%: 134 dB SPL RMS / 137 dB SPL peak
• Dynamic range: typ. 124 dB
• Max SPL (THD 10%): 138 dB SPL peak
• Filters/attenuators: High boost +4 dB at 8 kHz; Low cut (1st order) below 120 Hz
• Output impedance: 100 Ω
• Minimum load impedance: 2 kΩ
• Cable drive capacity: 100 m
• Output balance: Signal balanced
• CMRR: > 40 dB
• Power supply: Phantom P48
• Power consumption: 4.5 mA
• Connector: XLR-3M (Pin 1: shield, Pin 2: +, Pin 3: -)
• Weight: 68 g
• Microphone/capsule diameter: 19 mm
• Microphone length: 212 mm
• Maximum output voltage (RMS): 2.0 V
• Polarity: +V on pin 2 for positive sound pressure
• Operating temperature: -40°C to 45°C
• Relative humidity: up to 90%
• Color: matte black